Summary:
Amdavad Shopping Festival (ASF) is an indication of a change, Ahmedabad has witnessed over years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here during the inauguration of ASF on Thursday. Such festivals display the combined strength of businessmen," said Modi, while inaugurating the festival, organised for the first time in the state. Modi was referring to the conservative and economic nature of Amdavadis, known for their consciousness for value when it comes to shopping. He added that the very idea of a similar traditional festival was to give a boost to the economy. Businessmen are awaiting the response to the festival, following which they will take a call on whether it should be an annual exercise..